Meet
the team

Matt Addis trained at Mountview and made his West-End debut in Boeing Boeing. He has toured internationally with War Horse for the Royal National Theatre, Stones in His Pockets and When Harry Met Sally. Recent screen work includes the films Prisoners of the Moon, Hounded and The Devil's Hour for Amazon Prime. Matt was first heard on radio in Terry Pratchett's Night Watch for the BBC, and has played leading and supporting roles in hundreds of dramas and comedies since. He has also guest-starred in a number of Dr Who audio adventures. He recently played opposite Paul Merton in the comedy series My Obsession for R4. He has narrated over 250 unabridged audiobooks and was nominated by Audible as one of their 12 finalists for Audiobook of the Year. He's voiced hundreds of tv and radio commercials, and provided ADR for everything from French dog-food commercials to major Hollywood films.

Becki Anthony began dancing at the age of 5 when she joined a local dance school in her home town of Halstead which sparked her passion for dance. She has performed all over the country in various dance shows and competitions including Her Majesty’s Theatre and the London Palladium. Whilst at school Becki studied GCSE, BTEC and A Level Dance but unfortunately due to a recurring injury was unable to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a professional dancer. Alongside her studies, Becki gave up her evenings to assist at her local dance school and enjoyed teaching so much that she then went on to qualify as a United Teachers of Dance in 2013. Becki teaches at various Performing Arts schools across Essex and Suffolk and has been choreographing for the CTC for the last 3 years where she was recently awarded the NODA Councillor's Cup for Outstanding Choreography of the Barn Dance in SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS.

Matthew trained at The Guildford School of Acting graduating in 2006 in Musical theatre. Since then he a has performed on the West End, UK number 1 tours, International tours and within the cruise industry for Royal Caribbean. He has a great deal of experience within the industry and has helped many students to hone their skills with singing technique, audition prep and presentation. Notable credits include: WE WILL ROCK YOU, ensemble 1st cover Pop, 1st cover Rebel Leader (West End, The Dominion Theatre); BLOOD BROTHERS, Edward Lyons (UK no. 1 tour); MAMMA MIA, ensemble 1st cover Harry, 1st cover Bill (International world tour), WE WILL ROCK YOU, Pop (Royal Caribbean Productions). Matthew is delighted to be working with the CTC and sharing his experience and knowledge with the students to help them on their path within the industry.

Anna grew up in Suffolk and danced for over 17 years at a local dancing school. After graduating from University with a first class honors degree she then spent several years working in Early Years Education. Growing up dancing meant that Anna always had a love for health and fitness, which led to Anna retraining to become a fitness instructor. Anna is now a successful instructor running classes for over 120 ladies at Overpower Needham Market as well as offering other classes across the county. Anna is extremely passionate about health and fitness and is thrilled to become part of the team at CTC. She is looking forward to helping and enhancing the fitness of the CTC foundation year students, encouraging them to love exercise just as much as she does.

Heidi grew up in Suffolk and after completing A-Levels was awarded a scholarship to train at Tiffany Theatre College, graduating in 2007. After several years working as a choreographer and teacher, both in the UK and abroad, including two seasons as a choreographer at Stagedoor Manor in New York, she embarked on a Dance Degree at the University of East London which she graduated from in 2013 with First Class Honours. Heidi has taught across the region in several schools and colleges and continues to teach for a number of Performing Arts schools locally with her ISTD, NATD and AAC1 qualifications, specialising in choreography for Musical Theatre as well as teaching a wide range of classes within her own dance school, Fox Academy of Dance based in Finborough.

Originally trained as an actress, Susan has worked in fringe theatre all over the UK with her passion for Voice starting as a young actress trying to “soften” her accent to open up more casting opportunities...and there started the wonderful journey into the world of Voice. Susan has been teaching Voice and Text for the past 30 years, having been coached by Patsy Rodenberg, Cicely Berry and Barbara Houseman and now runs her own Voice company, The Right to Speak. Susan loves teaching voice, finding it freeing, energising and powerful to see this instrument we all have working to its full capacity.

In 1993, Sam pursued her love of literature and writing, and graduated with a B.A. (Hons) in English with Education from Roehampton Institute, University of Surrey. She had various interesting student-teacher placements at Primary and Special Needs schools, in Essex and London, as well as at a Pupil referral Unit, in Hammersmith, for 11-16 years olds with learning and behavioural difficulties. After graduation Sam worked as a Learning Resources Assistant at Colchester Institute, helping students prepare for university. She also volunteered at a local charity, “Signpost”, writing C.V.s and offering careers advice to the unemployed. Following an eight-month trip around the world, and a diagnosis of M.E/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Sam had to give up work, but still managed to fulfil her long-held ambition to become a Samaritan. Sam became a Listening Volunteer, Leader, Mentor, and then Deputy Director (Publicity and Outreach), for Ipswich & East Suffolk Samaritans. Trained in the art of Active Listening, she supported callers of all ages in emotional distress, and was responsible for mentoring new volunteers. In her Outreach role she gave talks, and Q&A sessions, to local prisons, the Women’s Institute, Suffolk College Freshers Fairs, Ipswich Music Days as well as many other local events and represented Samaritans several times on BBC Radio Suffolk, and other local radio shows. Having experienced mental health issues in the past Sam is acutely aware of the difficulties that student life, and post teen years can present, and the resilience and determination that is needed to succeed throughout life. As a parent, she is full of admiration for the incredible students and staff of CTC and is extremely excited to be able to offer vital wellbeing support to them throughout their time at the Foundation College. Since June 2021, Sam has also taken on the role of Peer Support Worker for NSFT (Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust), in the Older people's mental health team.

Helen has a Masters Degree in the Advanced Teaching of Shakespeare from the University of Warwick and is a member of the Education Committee and Board of Trustees of the British Shakespeare Association. She has led active workshops in the teaching of Shakespeare and has a keen interest in understanding Shakespeare’s language and rhythms and how this helps the actor develop and portray a character. Helen has seen every play in the Shakespeare canon performed on stage and her breadth and depth of knowledge of his works helps her guide students to selecting less known speeches for auditions.

A previous member of the CTC, Madeleine trained in acting with the Court Theatre Training Company in London graduating with a BA Hons degree in 2016. Theatre credits include 'Lady Macbeth' in MACBETH (N1 Theatre Company); 'Nance' in FEMALE TRANSPORT (The Courtyard Theatre); 'Jo' on THE ANNIVERSARY (Theatre N16, London). Short film credits include 'Sally' in THE AUDITION and 'Stella' in YOU'RE ALMOST PERFECT directed by Emma Frayne-Ford and the latter winning the Audience Choice Award at Cardiff Film Festival 2017. Madeleine has also performed with improv comedy group 'The Funny Siders' in Soho, London and is currently directing CTC's first play NUMBERS by Kieron Barry.

After growing up with CTC Niall graduated from Bird College in 2020 with a First Class BA(Hons) in Professional Dance & Musical Theatre. He is absolutely thrilled to be back where it all started passing on everything he has learnt to the wonderful students. Credits include: Actor/Musician in ‘Stick Man’ at Leicester Square Theatre. Credits Whilst Training include; Laurie in 'Little Women'; Mr Twimble and Ensemble in 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying'; & Jimmy in ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’.

Since graduating from Performers College in 2009, Emma has worked extensively in television, film, on stage and on cruise ships. Notable credits include We Will Rock You, 1st cover Meat for Royal Caribbean, Britain's Got Talent, T4 On The Beach, ITV’s Surprise Surprise, The London Olympics Opening Ceremony, Street Dance 2, Essence of Ireland and Strictly Tap Dance Fever Uk tours. Alongside performing, Emma loves to share her passion for dance by teaching and helping students to grow into the best performers that they can be. She teaches a variety of workshops to schools across the country focusing mostly on technique, teaching routines from WWRY and preparing students for auditions. Emma is also a qualified 500 hour RYT Yoga teacher and adores sharing this beautiful practice with students, not only to help with strength and flexibility but holds the belief that if you have a strong, open mind, then you can achieve anything.

Robbie is a working class actor from Bury St Edmunds. He started his performing journey by singing in choirs, namely award winning local choir 'The Voice Squad'. After his training in Suffolk he moved to London to study at The Musical Theatre Academy, where he gained representation and started his career in Theatre. Since then he has been lucky enough to work in different mediums, from Comedy, Puppetry, Film and TV, Musical Theatre and more, across the country. Robbie is really excited to be joining the team at CTC! Having had experience in teaching and training in similar styles, he believes the key to a successful and long career in the performing arts industry starts with great course and passionate teachers and CTC has just that! Theatre Credits include: Sergeant Match in What The Butler Saw (UK Tour); Tigger in Winnie The Pooh (Riverside Studios, UK Tour); Batty in Beauty and The Beat (Newbury Corn Exchange); Swing & u/s Jack in Jack and the Beanstalk (Newbury Corn Exchange); Swing, u/s Princeton/ Rod & u/s Nikky/ Trekkie/ Bad Idea Bear in Avenue Q (UK Tour); Jaques in Beauty and the Beast (Civic Hall, Bedworth); Kai in The Snow Queen (Simply Theatre, Switzerland); Beast Quest (Rose Theatre, Kingston / Hampton Court Palace). Short Film credits include: Connor in The Way It Was Written; Adam in The Spirit of Ickworth; Mid Career Professional Avatar in WABYA Campaign. Workshop credits include: Man 1 in Soho Songs; Malcolm in Good Works.

ᴄʜᴀʀʟᴏᴛᴛᴇ ɢʀᴀᴅᴜᴀᴛᴇᴅ ꜰʀᴏᴍ ᴛʜᴇ ᴜᴋ’ꜱ ᴛᴏᴘ ᴍᴜꜱɪᴄ ɪɴᴅᴜꜱᴛʀʏ ᴀᴄᴀᴅᴇᴍʏ ᴡʜᴇɴ ꜱʜᴇ ᴡᴀꜱ ᴛᴡᴇɴᴛʏ ʏᴇᴀʀꜱ ᴏʟᴅ; ᴛʜᴇ ᴀᴄᴀᴅᴇᴍʏ ᴏꜰ ᴄᴏɴᴛᴇᴍᴘᴏʀᴀʀʏ ᴍᴜꜱɪᴄ. ᴛʜʀᴏᴜɢʜᴏᴜᴛ ʜᴇʀ ᴍᴜꜱɪᴄ ᴄᴀʀᴇᴇʀ ᴄʜᴀʀʟᴏᴛᴛᴇ ʜᴀꜱ ᴘᴇʀꜰᴏʀᴍᴇᴅ ᴘʀᴏꜰᴇꜱꜱɪᴏɴᴀʟʟʏ ᴍᴀɪɴʟʏ ᴀꜱ ᴀ ꜱᴏʟᴏ ᴀʀᴛɪꜱᴛ ᴀᴛ ᴠᴀʀɪᴏᴜꜱ ᴠᴇɴᴜᴇꜱ ᴀɴᴅ ᴇᴠᴇɴᴛꜱ ᴀʟʟ ᴏᴠᴇʀ ᴛʜᴇ ᴜᴋ, ɪɴᴄʟᴜᴅɪɴɢ ᴘᴇʀꜰᴏʀᴍɪɴɢ ᴀꜱ ᴀ ꜱᴜᴘᴘᴏʀᴛ ᴀᴄᴛ ɪɴ ʟᴏɴᴅᴏɴ ꜰᴏʀ ᴛʜᴇ ᴀᴜꜱᴛʀᴀʟɪᴀɴ ʙᴀɴᴅ ‘ɢᴇʀᴍᴇɪɴ’ ᴡʜᴏ ᴘʀᴇᴠɪᴏᴜꜱʟʏ ꜱᴜᴘᴘᴏʀᴛᴇᴅ ʟɪᴛᴛʟᴇ ᴍɪx, ᴇʟʟᴀ ᴇʏʀᴇ & ᴊᴇꜱꜱ ɢʟʏɴɴᴇ. ᴄʜᴀʀʟᴏᴛᴛᴇ ɪꜱ ᴀ ᴄᴏɴᴛᴇᴍᴘᴏʀᴀʀʏ ᴠᴏᴄᴀʟ ᴄᴏᴀᴄʜ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ꜱᴘᴇᴄɪᴀʟɪꜱᴇꜱ ɪɴ ᴀ ᴘᴇʀꜱᴏɴᴀʟɪꜱᴇᴅ ᴀɴᴅ ᴜɴɪQᴜᴇ ᴀᴘᴘʀᴏᴀᴄʜ ꜰᴏʀ ᴅᴇᴠᴇʟᴏᴘɪɴɢ ʏᴏᴜʀ ᴠᴏɪᴄᴇ ᴀɴᴅ ꜱᴛᴀɢᴇ ᴄʀᴀꜰᴛ. ᴄʜᴀʀʟᴏᴛᴛᴇ ᴏꜰꜰᴇʀꜱ ᴄᴜꜱᴛᴏᴍɪꜱᴇᴅ ꜱɪɴɢɪɴɢ ʟᴇꜱꜱᴏɴꜱ ɪɴ ᴀɴʏ ꜱᴛʏʟᴇ, ꜰᴏᴄᴜꜱɪɴɢ ᴏɴ ᴠᴏᴄᴀʟ ᴛᴇᴄʜɴɪQᴜᴇ, ᴘᴇʀꜰᴏʀᴍᴀɴᴄᴇ ꜱᴋɪʟʟꜱ ᴀɴᴅ ᴘᴇʀꜱᴏɴᴀʟ ᴍᴜꜱɪᴄᴀʟ ɢᴏᴀʟꜱ, ᴀꜱ ᴡᴇʟʟ ᴀꜱ ʜᴀʀᴍᴏɴʏ ᴡᴏʀᴋ ᴀɴᴅ ᴠᴀʀɪᴏᴜꜱ ꜱɪɴɢɪɴɢ ᴡᴏʀᴋꜱʜᴏᴘꜱ.

Leanda began her training at the age of 2 at her grandparents Ballroom and Latin dance school, The Elise. She then went on to join the Ivy Baker school of dance, training in ballet and modern and later joined Tiffany Stage Academy. At the age of 16 Leanda gained a place at Performers College on a full scholarship. After graduating Leanda performed all over the country as a backing dancer, in summer seasons and pantomimes. Leanda began teaching 20 years ago and hasn’t looked back. Teaching is her true passion. It’s kind of in her blood. There’s nothing better than seeing your students grow. Leanda teaches a wide range of classes at two local schools and annually choreographs for them both as well as choreographing the children of The Company Performing Arts for the Summer and Christmas shows at the Westcliff theatre for AJL Productions. Other choreography credits include Top of the Pops, Pantomimes, Hair and Fashion shows.

Erin trained at Bodywork Studios in Cambridge as a Dancer, Singer and Actress and received a First Class Honours degree in Dance Training at Middlesex University. She has taught, choreographed and performed professionally over the past twenty years and her professional work has taken her all over the world with many UK and International productions. She runs Musical Theatre workshops throughout the year and has choreographed and co-produced many productions for Pure Rhythm Performing Arts, Young Expressions, Felsted School, Stage Right Performing Arts Studios, St Josephs College, Woodbridge school and PMB Productions to name but a few. She continues to perform as a Professional Singer and believes that her career as a performer enhances her ability as a Performing Arts Teacher. Professional credits include; EDEN UK Tour, Vocalist; International Tour of MERLIN, Dance Captain and Vocalist;  NEW INSPIRATION International Tour, Choreographer, dancer and vocalist, Terry Connelly; ANIMATION VOCALS, Ian Hughs Productions;  SHOOTING STARS, featured Singer, Rhyll Pavilion; Dancer and Vocalist, Surefire Entertainment P&O CRUISES; The Prince, CINDERELLA, Nigel Hammond Productions, Pavilion Theatre, Worthing. Erin is passionate about the Performing Arts and is thrilled to be a member of the teaching faculty at CTC. She looks forward to bringing tap dancing to the CTC Foundation year with a fresh and current approach whilst still celebrating its more traditional heritage! She feels privileged to have a career teaching and promoting something she loves and can’t wait to work with the students and further their training.

Jade Tourney-Godfrey trained at London Studio Centre in Musical Theatre graduating with a BA Hons in 2006. She has worked professionally as a pianist in London in various concerts, recitals and bars as well as musically directing West End performers in several shows including SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD (2002) and HERCULES (2003). It was at Northgate High School in Ipswich that she qualified as a Music and Drama teacher and as a choir conductor Jade’s accolades include winning the Suffolk Festival Best Choir award, leading the Co-op Concentio Youth Choir. After joining the Military Wives Choir and recording the album STRONGER TOGETHER with Gareth Malone (2012) Jade was a featured soloist at the prestigious Military Wives concert in Basingstoke in 2013. She has also arranged numerous songs for SSA and SATB choirs and has written songs for West End performers. Jade has worked locally as a Musical Director alongside her teaching for many years and joined the CTC in 2016 for their production of LEGALLY BLONDE. Her expertise lie in finding and maximising the vocal potential in young people through technique and balancing choral sound - the vocals in the CTC productions are a real testament to her hard work and dedication!